Rocky Patel ITC Super Fuerte Maduro

ITC Super Fuerte Maduro is here, and cigar fans across the nation are rejoicing. If you’ve done your Cigar History homework, you likely remember this as the original blend that put Rocky Patel on the map all the way back in the 1900s (well, the 90’s, but you get the point). And I’ve got good news for you — this blend hasn’t been tweaked a bit. It’s the same as it always was. And in this case, that means it’s just as rich and mouthwateringly decadent as ever. Hey, if it ain’t broke…

Let’s take a quick look at the stats here. Up top, a thick and oily Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper. Underneath, Nicaraguan, Costa Rican, and Honduran long-fillers are blended together in perfect harmony. The result is a dense and thick flavor profile, ripe with chocolate, earth, leather, and a nice kick of black pepper. It’s a cigar that wakes up every taste bud you’ve got available, with droves of flavor coming through on every puff. Don’t sleep on this one — the original release was an absolute monster, and I expect these are going to move just as quickly.

The ITC Super Fuerte is back. My mouth watered with anticipation when I seen these were back in production after their short disappearance. The first time I tried one, it came in a sampler. For some reason I just kept avoiding it, and didn’t think I was gonna enjoy. Until one afternoon I was at my cousins place and I had already smoked a couple cigars that day, all I had left in my carry case was that petite belicoso. I shook my head as I opened the cellophane to remove the dark wrapped stick. I clipped the tip and began to toast the cigar. Once lit I began to draw on it, and these beautiful thick clouds of smoke came through. After a few minutes, I held the stick in my hand and stared at it while thinking to myself, this is not bad at all. As I continued to smoke it just got better and better. By the time I finished it off I made sure to save the band so I would make sure to order more for my next shipment. I gave it a 4 star, only because it is a cigar that needs attention, it’s notorious for having an uneven burn, but the delicious dark chocolate taste makes it worth any extra effort needed to keep it burning properly. When it was discontinued I couldn’t believe it, I regretted not stock piling cases of them. I sincerely thought I’d never get to enjoy them again, and the one day browsing through CI, I seen they had rebranded and restarted the line. I quickly ordered and hoped it would be the same blend and same cigar that I had come to greatly enjoy. I received my deliver, and opened the box and quickly went straight for the ITC’s. I normally like to place new deliveries in the humidor for a few weeks before I attempt to enjoy, but I simply couldn’t wait. I fired one up and it was everything I remembered it to be, even attention needy. Glad they’re back. If you like a nice dark chocolate full body smoke that pairs deliciously with a coffee or ice coffee, try these out.
LuckyMan Approved.

Decent smoke. Full of flavor after you get through the lip numbing pepper taste and profile at first. Burns uneven so there's the constant fixing and goes out quicker than a Camacho Maduro. So keep on puffing.

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I found this to be a really good cigar with plenty of flavor. It smokes evenly with beautiful clouds of smoke and a taste that got stronger towards the end. Not for the inexperienced . The wrapper was spicy in the mouth but went away after savoring the first 1/4 of the cigar. A full body, well constructed smoke.

Hints of black pepper?, more like the pepper shaker was spilled into the mix. My lips were actually a little numb.Smoked a little more than half. Couldn't smoke more. Very disappointed. By the halfway mark ,all I wanted to do was spit after every puff. Terrible aftertaste. Stay away from earthy cigars. Horrible burn line, jagged at best. I have noticed that if a Rocky Patel cigar does not have a year on the label, usually not a good tasting, and usually bad constructed.

From the moment you unwrap this beauty and see the beautiful oily wrapper, you know this cigar will deliver the goods. Upon lighting, you can taste the rich flavor that Rocky Panel's are known for. The cigar burns evenly, with an easy draw. The intensity of flavors pick up as you smoke a few inches into this box-pressed stick. I tasted chocolate, steak and pepper flavors and the smoke made a long, commute home tolerable. This cigar lasted around 1 hour.

The Indian Tabac is where it all started for Rocky (I Believe), it has always been a great smoke with a cocktail or on the golf course. I couldn't find them for the longest time and now I understand they are back in production.

Construction is beautiful, with a near perfect draw. The smell of the cigar prior to lighting is leathery. Awesome smoke and smooth all the way through the burn. I will be buying another box. Note: it’s a big time consuming one #monsterstick

If youve had the originals, you wont be disappointed. This to me is the closest rerelease ive had in years. The cedar, the dark chocolate, and rich notes, leave your taste buds satisfied wanting more. Thank you ci and rocky for bringing these nack, i will be buying more

Started off beautifully. Great quality roll, good smoke and fantastic flavor but picked up some serious strength in the last 3rd. Got both of us high as a kite towards the end. Just couldn't finish it. Too expensive to have to put it down with that much left. Definitely not a morning cigar. Maybe we'll give it another try in the evening.

These were my "go to" smoke for many years until they were discontinued. I was extremely happy to see that they are back. They are just as good as I remembered, but seem to be of better and more consistant construction. The best smoke I've found in this price range.

A very nice dark cigar. Right size and nice solid and hefty feel to it which extends to cigar being wrapped just right. Just tight enough with a very nice oily feel. Excellent aroma. Flavors of wood, cream and light nutty taste. No major spicy or pepper taste. Initially smoked RP ITC months ago when given to me. Excited ever since and was happy to see CI selling these cigars.

i had never tried the ITCs by RP before but was eager to try as they gave the appearance of being a possible great stick. Alas not meant to be. My sticks were lacking in flavor for the most part and had trouble staying lit and burning evenly. However, they produce a good amount of smoke so at least i can say one positive about them. I will not buy these again.

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